Nashon
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "little serpent" or "snake".
Name Census estimates that about 394 living Americans carry the first name Nashon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nashon today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nashon births was 2004 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nashon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
394
~ 1 in 869,935 Americans
Peak year
2004
23 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2020 SSA rank
#10,265
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Nashon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nashon from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 160 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nashon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nashon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nashon
The name Nashon has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew word "Nachshon," which means "foreteller" or "diviner." The name is often associated with the biblical figure Nahshon, who was a prince of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus and a descendant of Perez, the son of Judah.
The name Nashon is first mentioned in the Book of Numbers, one of the books of the Hebrew Bible. In Numbers 1:7, Nahshon is listed as the leader of the tribe of Judah during the census of the Israelites in the wilderness. He is also mentioned in various other passages, such as Numbers 2:3 and Numbers 7:12, where he is described as the leader who offered sacrifices on behalf of his tribe during the dedication of the Tabernacle.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nashon was Nahshon ben Amminadab, the prince of the tribe of Judah who lived during the time of the Exodus. He is considered a prominent figure in Jewish history and is revered for his leadership and devotion to God.
In later centuries, the name Nashon appeared in various historical records and texts. One notable individual was Nashon ben Zadok, a Jewish scholar who lived in the 11th century in Spain. He was a renowned rabbi and author who wrote commentaries on the Talmud and other Jewish texts.
Another famous person with the name Nashon was Nashon ben Asher, a 13th-century Jewish poet and philosopher from Spain. He was known for his works on Jewish theology and ethics, as well as his poetic writings.
In the 16th century, Nashon de Rivera was a prominent Jewish physician and scholar in Portugal. He was forced to convert to Christianity during the Inquisition but continued to practice medicine and contribute to the field of science.
Moving to more modern times, Nashon Owino was a Kenyan politician and activist who served as a member of the Kenyan Parliament in the 1960s. He was a vocal advocate for human rights and fought against colonial rule in Kenya.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Nashon. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation across different cultures and languages, its roots can be traced back to the Hebrew language and the biblical figure Nahshon, who was a leader and symbol of faith and devotion.
People
Nashon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nashon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nashon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nashon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 394 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nashon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 869,935 US residents.
Is Nashon a common name?
We classify Nashon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 402 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nashon most popular?
The single biggest year for Nashon was 2004, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nashon is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nashon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nashon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.